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Gladiator meets Cormac McCarthy s The Road in the brilliant new thriller from the UK s leading Ancient Rome expert.

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Warrior of Rome: The Amber Road is the sixth book in Harry Sidebottom s Warrior of Rome series. AD 264 - The Roman Empire is torn in two. The western provinces - Gaul, Spain and Britain - have been seized by the pretender Postumus. To the east, on the plains of northern Italy, the armies of the emperor Gallienus muster. War is coming. Everyone must choose a side. On a mission shrouded in secrecy and suspicion, Ballista must journey The Amber Road to the far north to Hyperborea, back to his original home and the people of his birth. A fearsome, masked warlord attacks, bringing fire and sword against the Angles. Yet not all welcome Ballista`s return. Does treachery pose the greatest danger? Dr Harry Sidebottom is a leading authority on ancient warfare - he applies his knowledge with a spectacular flair for sheer explosive action and knuckle-whitening drama. Fans of Bernard Cornwell will love Sidebottom s recreation of the ancient world. Praise for Harry Sidebottom: Sidebottom s prose blazes with searing scholarship The Times The best sort of red-blooded historical fiction Andrew Taylor, author of The American Boy Dr. Harry Sidebottom is Fellow of St Benets Hall, and Lecturer at Lincoln College, Oxford - where he specializes in ancient warfare and classical art.

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The Caspian Gates is the fourth in Harry Sidebottom s captivating Warrior of Rome Series.AD262 - the Imperium is in turmoil after the struggle for the throne. Furthermore, Ephesus, Asia s metropolis, lies in ruins, shattered by a mighty earthquake. Its citizens live in fear as the mob overwhelms the city, baying for blood to avenge the gods who have punished them. Yet an even greater threat to the Empire advances from the North. The barbaric Goth tribes sail towards Ephesus, determined to pillage the city. Only Ballista, Warrior of Rome, knows the ways of the barbarians, and only he can defeat them. The Goths appetite for brutality and destruction is limitless and before long Ballista is locked into a deadly bloodfeud, with an enemy that has sworn to destroy him - and the Imperium - at all costs.Dr Harry Sidebottom is a leading authority on ancient warfare - he applies his knowledge with a spectacular flair for sheer explosive action and knuckle-whitening drama. Fans of Bernard Cornwell will love Sidebottom s recreation of the ancient world.Praise for Harry Sidebottom: Sidebottom s prose blazes with searing scholarship The Times The best sort of red-blooded historical fiction Andrew Taylor, author of The American BoyDr. Harry Sidebottom is Fellow of St Benets Hall, and Lecturer at Lincoln College, Oxford - where he specializes in ancient warfare and classical art.

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What happens when you put the Roman Empire in the hands of a teenage boy? The life and times of the worst Roman emperor of all.What happens when you put the Roman Empire in the hands of a teenage boy? Discover the scandalous life and times of Rome s worst emperor. Buy the book; it s very entertaining. David Aaronovitch, The Times On 8 June 218 AD, a fourteen-year-old Syrian boy, egged on by his grandmother, led an army to battle in a Roman civil war. Against all expectations, he was victorious. Varius Avitus Bassianus, known to the modern world as Heliogabalus, was proclaimed emperor. The next four years were to be the strangest in the history of the empire. Heliogabalus humiliated the prestigious Senators and threw extravagant dinner parties for lower-class friends. He ousted Jupiter from his summit among the gods and replaced him with Elagabal. He married a Vestal Virgin – twice. Rumours abounded that he was a prostitute. In the first biography of Heliogabalus in over half a century, Harry Sidebottom unveils the high drama of sex, religion, power and culture in Ancient Rome as we’ve never seen it before. ***** A Financial Times, BBC History and Spectator Book of the Year Combining the pace of a novelist, the training of a scholar and the instincts of a true historian, this is a wonderful exploration of the Roman world under its strangest emperor. Adrian Goldsworthy, author of Pax Romana The decadence, debauchery and sexual promiscuity that marked the adolescent’s time on the imperial throne make for a rollicking read. Daily Mail Ancient history was never less dry than in Harry Sidebottom’s superbly entertaining and always scholarly account of the reign of Heliogabalus... There is something for every reader: sex, politics, scandals and a compelling portrait of imperial society and culture. Financial Times

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334 BC. Alexander the Great is just twenty-one years old when he sets out with a small army to challenge Persia, the largest and most powerful empire in the world. Together, his Macedonian army marches East into the unknown - winning battles against overwhelming odds, storming impregnable fortresses from the Aegean through to India. But there is another Alexander. Prince of the Macedonian royal house of Lyncestis, he becomes Alexander the Great #39;s general and most trusted friend. Alexander of Lyncestis is torn: between this friendship and the duty to avenge his murdered brothers. And he is under threat, too. Others - Persians, Greeks, Macedonians - see him as a rival for the throne. For six years of conspiracy and battle, his life hangs by a thread. For Alexander of Lyncestis is the Shadow King.

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For readers of Bernard Cornwell, Ben Kane, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden, this is a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat; 24 set in Ancient Rome.

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Discover explosive action and white-knuckle drama in the spectacular second instalment in Harry Sidebottom s vivid five-part series, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell Mesopotamia, AD 260 Betrayed by his most trusted adviser, the Roman Emperor Valerian has been captured by the Sassanid barbarians. The shame of the vanquished beats down mercilessly like the white sun, as the frail old emperor prostrates himself before Shapur, King of Kings. Ballista vows to avenge those who have brought the empire to the brink of destruction with their treachery.One day, maybe not soon, but one day, I will kill you . . .But first he must decide what price he will pay for his own freedom. Only the fearless and only those whom the gods will spare from hell can now save the empire from a catastrophic ending. Ballista, the Warrior of Rome, faces his greatest challenge yet . . . Praise for Harry Sidebottom Sidebottom s prose blazes with searing scholarship Times The best sort of red-blooded historical fiction Andrew Taylor, author of The American Boy

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Warrior of Rome is an epic of empire, heroes, treachery, courage, and most of all, a story of brutal bloody warfare. The year is AD 255 - the Roman Imperium is stretched to breaking point, its authority and might challenged along every border. The greatest threat lies in Persia to the east, where the massing forces of the Sassanid Empire loom with fiery menace. There the isolated Roman citadel of Arete awaits inevitable invasion. One man is sent to marshal the defences and shore up crumbling walls. A man whose name itself means war: a man called Ballista. Alone, Ballista is called to muster the forces and the courage to stand first and to stand hard against the greatest enemy ever to confront the Imperium. With a spectacular flair for sheer explosive action and knuckle-whitening drama, fans of Bernard Cornwell will love this recreation of the ancient world. Praise for Harry Sidebottom: Sidebottom s prose blazes with searing scholarship The Times The best sort of red-blooded historical fiction Andrew Taylor, author of The American Boy

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Bestselling author Harry Sidebottom takes readers on a thrilling journey through a day in the life of the most iconic figure of the ancient world: the Roman gladiatorâ ˜Magnificentâ ¦ Was I not entertained? I absolutely wasâ ™Dominic Sandbrook, Times Books of the Year Wonderfully panoramic â ¦ endlessly informative, rich with unexpected detail but never heavy to read Literary Review Grippingly original Tom Holland Blends extensive research with a talent for vivid storytelling to distil 700 years of gladiator history into the 24 hours around match day The Times*A TIMES AND ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEAR*Dressed in armour and clutching a bloody sword, the Roman gladiator is the most iconic figure of the ancient world. Both fascinating and repulsive to us now, he was in his own time a deeply controversial character, by turns hated and idealized â “ and always at the heart of Roman culture. But what did he really mean to the Romans? What did they see in the gladiator and the spectacle of the games? And what does he reveal to us today about the Roman way of life?Brilliantly written and meticulously researched, this book tells the stories of the gladiators and those who observed them â “ from grand emperors to lowly slaves â “ illuminating and analysing the all-consuming passion of the Roman Empire for the spectacle of mortal combat. In doing so, it reveals Roman ideas about everything from freedom and servitude to sex and desire, from courage and cowardice to death and the afterlife. Taking readers on an unforgettable twenty-four-hour adventure â “ beginning the night before the games and ending the evening after â “ Those Who Are About To Die gives a blow-by-blow account of what life was really like in the brutally unforgiving arena of the ancient world.

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How to get sparks back in your life and keep them burning.The blaze of a log fire on a cold night speaks to the heart in a way no other flame can. It has character and ever-changing form; it has vibrant colour and a balletic movement. Indeed, it was the flame that transformed the way life was lived on earth, but now that primary driver of evolution finds itself being extinguished in a modern world of microwaves, induction hobs and central heating. Gradually the flames are going out, as houses are now built without fireplaces, bonfires are banned, and schoolchildren are forbidden to use the Bunsen burner. But the sight of a flame remains as evocative as ever.The Art of Chopping and Burning Wood wants to inspire, and teach, looking at the history of fire and showing the wonders that the burning flame can conjure.

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Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet s Italy s Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 40 amazing drives, from 3-day escapes to 3-week adventures. Feel inspired by the Tuscan landscape, gaze across the Amalfi Coast and take in the majesty of the Dolomites. Get to Italy, rent a car, and hit the road!Inside Lonely Planet s Italy s Best Road Trips:Itineraries for classic road trips plus other lesser-known drives with expert advice to pick the routes that suit your interests and needs Full-colour route maps - easy-to-read, detailed directionsDetours - delightful diversions to see Italy s highlights along the wayLink Your Trip - cruise from one driving route to the nextInsider tips - get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roadsStretch Your Legs - the best things to do outside the carEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks missLavish colour photography provides inspiration throughoutCovers Rome, Venice, Pompeii, Dolomites, Cinque Terre, Florence, Amalfi Coast, Lake Como, Valle d Aosta, Tuscany, Milan, Piedmont, Italian Riviera, Abruzzo, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, Naples, Puglia, Sardinia, Sicily, and moreThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet s Italy s Best Road Trips is perfect for exploring Italy via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car.Planning an Italy trip sans a car? Lonely Planet s Italy, our most comprehensive guide to Italy, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other. Â New York Times Lonely Planet. It s on everyone s bookshelves; it s in every traveler s hands. It s on mobile phones. It s on the Internet. It s everywhere, and it s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world. Â Fairfax Media (Australia)

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**Pre-order THE BURNING GROUNDS, the next thrilling novel from the author of Waterstones Thriller of the Month HUNTED, coming November 2025** An unmissable series The Times Captivating, moving and exciting, it s historical fiction at its finest Sunday ExpressIn the Burning Ghats of Calcutta where the dead are laid to rest, a man is found murdered, his throat cut from ear to ear.The body is that of a popular patron of the arts, a man who was, by all accounts, beloved by all: so what was the motive for his murder? Despite being out of favour with the Imperial Police Force, Detective Sam Wyndham is assigned to the case and finds himself thrust into the glamorous world of Indian cinema.Meanwhile Surendranath Banerjee, recently returned from Europe after three years spent running from the fallout of his last case, is searching for a missing photographer; a trailblazing woman at the forefront of the profession. When Suren discovers that the vanished woman is linked to Sam s murder investigation, the two men find themselves working together once again - but will Wyndham and Banerjee be able to put their differences aside to solve the case? Abir Mukherjee is doing something uniquely different in the crime genre...breathtaking Peter May, Sunday Times bestseller, on The Shadows of MenFrom the critically-acclaimed author of HUNTED comes the next instalment in the popular Wyndham and Banerjee series.

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A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARâ ˜An absolute joy to read and an early contender for every list of History Books of the Yearâ ™ Sunday Telegraphâ ˜On nearly every page a random passage takes oneâ ™s breath awayâ ™ The TimesHave you ever heard the march of legions on a lonely country road? For two thousand years, the roads the Romans built have determined the flow of ideas and folktales, where battles were fought and where pilgrims trod. Almost everyone in Britain lives close to a Roman road, if only we knew where to look.In the beginning was Watling Street, the first road scored on the land when the invading Romans arrived on a cold and alien Kentish shore in 43 CE. Campaign roads rolled out to all points of the compass, forcing their way inland and as the Britons fell back, the roads pursued them relentlessly, carrying troops, supplies and military despatches. In the years of fighting that followed, as the legions pushed onwards across what is now England, into Wales and north into Scotland in search of booty, mineral wealth, land and tribute, they left behind a vast road network, linking marching camps and forts, changing the landscape, etching the story of the Roman advance into the face of the land, channelling our lives today.Christopher Hadley, acclaimed author of Hollow Places, takes us on a lyrical journey into this past, retracing and searching for an elusive Roman road that sprang from one of the busiest road hubs in Roman Britain. His passage is not always easy. Time and nature have erased many clues; bridges rotted and whole woods grew across the route. Carters found an easier ford downstream, and people broke up its milestones to mend new paths. Year after year the heavy clay swallowed whole lengths of it; the once mighty road became a bridleway, an overgrown hollow-way, a parched mark in the soil.Hadley leads us on a hunt to discover, in Hilaire Bellocâ ™s phrase, â ˜all that has arisen along the wayâ ™. Gathering traces of archaeology, history and landscape from poems, church walls, hag stones and cropmarks, oxlips, killing places, hauntings and immortals, and things buried too deep for archaeology, The Road is a mesmerising journey into two thousand years of history only now giving up its secrets.

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#39;The Burning lights a fire in you - one that makes you want to fight for change and ignite sparks in others so the fire spreads and spreads. #39; - HOLLY BOURNE A rumour is like a fire. You might think you’ve extinguished it but one creeping, red tendril, one single wisp of smoke is enough to let it leap back into life again. Especially if someone is watching, waiting to fan the flames ... New school. Tick. New town. Tick. New surname. Tick. Social media profiles? Erased. There’s nothing to trace Anna back to her old life. Nothing to link her to the ‘incident’. At least that’s what she thinks … until the whispers start up again. As time begins to run out on her secrets, Anna finds herself irresistibly drawn to the tale of Maggie, a local girl accused of witchcraft centuries earlier. A girl whose story has terrifying parallels to Anna’s own… The compelling YA debut from Laura Bates, founder of the Everyday Sexism Project and bestselling author of Girl Up. PRAISE FOR THE BURNING: #39;This is a book teen girls NEED to read #39; - Holly Bourne #39;Bold, brutal hugely important #39; - Abi Elphinstone #39;Defiant and inspiring #39; – Katherine Webber #39;Brilliant #39; – Stylist #39;Essential reading for fans of Holly Bourne and Louise O #39;Neill #39; - The Observer PRAISE FOR GIRL UP: ‘A bracing love letter to today #39;s teenage girls’ – Sunday Times #39;Essential reading for young women and girls’ – Morning Star Online #39;This no-nonsense guide to being a girl in 2016 is one all teen girls should read’ – Red magazine #39;If you have a daughter or a niece or a younger sister or a goddaughter, buy it for them now #39; --The Pool PRAISE FOR EVERYDAY SEXISM: ‘This is an important book’ –Independent ‘A potent reminder of how far feminism has come and how far it has to go’ - Kirkus Reviews #39;A game-changing book, a must-read for every woman #39; –Cosmopolitan #39;Funny and clever #39; - Telegraph

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The Burning White is the epic conclusion to the Lightbringer series by New York Times bestseller Brent Weeks - one of the most popular fantasy series of the decade.IN THE DARKEST HOUR, WILL THE LIGHTBRINGER COME?Gavin Guile, once the most powerful man the world had ever seen, has been laid low. He s lost his magic, and now he is on a suicide mission. Failure will condemn the woman he loves. Success will condemn his entire empire.As the White King springs his great traps and the Chromeria itself is threatened by treason and siege, Kip guile must gather his forces, rally his allies, and scramble to return for one impossible final stand.With over four million copies sold, Brent Weeks is one of the fastest-selling fantasy authors of all time.PRAISE FOR THE LIGHTBRINGER SERIES One of the best examples of modern fantasy that I have read Fantasy Faction Brent Weeks has a style and immediacy of detail that pulls the reader relentlessly into his story. He doesn t allow you to look away Robin Hobb Brent Weeks is so good it s beginning to tick me off Peter V. Brett Nobody does breakneck pacing and amazingly executed plot twists like Brent Weeks Brian McClellanThe Lightbringer seriesThe Black PrismThe Blinding KnifeThe Broken EyeThe Blood MirrorThe Burning WhiteMore novels from Brent Weeks:The Night Angel series: The Way of Shadows Shadow s Edge Beyond the ShadowsPerfect Shadow (novella)

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Hit the open road with 50 epic drives promising the all-American adventureWhether youâ ™ve always dreamed of skirting the US on a motorcycle, are looking to go coast-to-coast in an RV or simply want to roll down your car windows and plug into a classic playlist, Road Trips in the USA will give you all the inspiration you need for a road trip to remember.Featuring 50 once-in-a-lifetime drives, Road Trips in the USA is a celebration of riding the open road. Turn the pages to discover:50 driving routes ranging from a few hours, such as the scenic Hana Highway, to week-long trips like the iconic Route 66Inspirational maps pinpointing all the key stops to make en route, such as classic landmarks and historic restaurantsPractical information for each trip, including start and end stops, duration, distance and road conditionsBeautiful photography capturing the highlights of every driveTwist through Glacier National Park on the dramatic Going-to-the-Sun Road, leaf-peep along the Blue Ridge Parkway and enjoy the ocean breeze on the Pacific Coast Highway â “ with Road Trips in the USA, taking the scenic route has never been easier. Thereâ ™s no better way to see the US than from behind the wheel, so buckle up for the stuff of road-trip dreams.

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Compulsive reading. This is a master storyteller at the top of his game. Ann Cleeves Historical crime fiction at its best The Times An utterly spellbinding triumph from a master storyteller Joseph O Connor In the Burning Ghats of Calcutta, where the dead are laid to rest, a man is found murdered, his throat cut from ear to ear.The victim is a popular patron of the arts, a man who was adored by all. So, what was the motive for his murder? Despite being out of favour with the Imperial Police Force, Detective Sam Wyndham is dragged in to investigate and finds himself thrust into the glamorous but dangerous world of Indian cinema. Meanwhile Surendranath Banerjee, recently returned from Europe after three years spent running from the fallout of his last case, is searching for a missing photographer. When the vanished woman is linked with Sam s murder investigation, the two men find themselves working together once again.But can Wyndham and Banerjee put their differences aside to solve the case? Abir Mukherjee is doing something uniquely different in the crime genre...breathtaking Peter May, Sunday Times bestseller, on The Shadows of MenReaders love THE BURNING GROUNDS: A wonderful addition to an exceptional series Incredibly exciting and action-packed A must-read for anyone who loves fiction at its best Beautifully written and a smashing story An engaging, atmospheric thriller with strong character development and a plot full of intrigue

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This unique and comprehensive visual encyclopedia to the Funko Pops of the Wizarding World not only includes all of Funko’s Harry Potter collectibles to date, but also showcases Funko Pops of the major characters and creatures from the films—including every single one of their variants.Dive into the Wizarding World and reimagine your favorite characters—Harry, Ron, Hermione, Luna, Hagrid, and more—as popular Funko Pops! A complete guide to all Harry Potter Funko Pops to date, The World of Funko: Harry Potter pairs striking full-color images, new photography, and fun facts, exclusive interviews with key creatives and artists, and so much more, making it the ultimate collectible for fans! Each figure and collectible is paired with exciting facts and trivia from the film and the making of the Funko Pops, so you can go behind the scenes and explore the magic—all contained in a beautifully designed, hardcover book fitted with a minifigure inside! MINIFIGURE INCLUDED: Celebrate the Wizarding World with a mini Funko Pop to add to your collection STUNNING PHOTOGRAPHY: Reexperience your favorite magical moments from the films with incredible photos of the most popular Funko Pops from the Wizarding World as they recreate your favorite moments from the films in never-before-seen photography DISCOVER THE FUNKO MAGIC: Explore fun facts, details from the creation of the pops, and exclusive interviews from the artists and creators themselves COMPREHENSIVE VOLUME: The World of Funko: Harry Potter provides a fun and immersive visual history into every Harry Potter Funko Pop for collectors and Potterheads alike EXPLORE YOUR FAVORITE FUNKO POPS: This complete guide to the Wizarding World Funko Pops dives deep into the creative inspiration behind your favorite characters, including Harry, Ron, Hermione, Hagrid, Dumbledore, Luna, and more COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Add The World of Funko: Harry Potter to your bookshelf, along with other fan favorites from Insight Editions, including Harry Potter: The Wand Collection, Harry Potter: Knitting Magic, Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to Diagon Alley and Beyond, and more

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Harry Potter in 100 Objects presents a host of incredible props, artefacts and set items from the legendary Harry Potter movies. Through colourful photography and insider facts from the creators of all eight films, readers will discover the significance of each object and its unique role in shaping the beloved series. Filled with cast and crew interviews, behind-the-scenes accounts, concept art and film facts, this is a must-have for all Harry Potter fans.100 ICONIC OBJECTS: A stunning range of objects play a part in Harry’s journey, from the Elder Wand to the Cloak of Invisibility and the Sword of Gryffindor. Learn about the design, creation and significance of dozens of these important artefacts from the wizarding world. 8 FEATURED FILMS: The objects featured span all eight Harry Potter films, from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and 2.EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: Packed with behind-the-scenes information, interviews and concept art from the Harry Potter filmmakers and crew.

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â ˜A dazzlingly inventive work of literatureâ ™ Robert Macfarlane, author of The Old Ways A wonderful, epic braiding of history, geography and personal memoir James Rebanks, author of English Pastoral Stunning...weaving an intricate tapestry of tarmac, humanity and time, as rich as the dark earth on which his many threads lie. It will stay with me.â ™ Raynor Winn, author of The Salt Path _____________________________________________________________________At the heart of this book is a highway. The A1; The Great North Road. A 400-mile multiplicity of ancient trackway, Roman road, pilgrim path, coach route and motorway that has run like a backbone through Britain for the last 2,000 years.In this genre-defying and profoundly personal book, Cowen follows this ghost road from beginning to end on a journey through history, place, people and time. Weaving his own histories and memories with the layered landscapes he moves through, this is the story of an age, of coming to terms with time past and time passing, and the roads that lead us to where we find ourselves.Written in kaleidoscopic prose, The North Road is an unforgettable exploration of Britainâ ™s great highway.__________________________________________________________________________ This is an astonishing book in its scope and vitality. Itâ ™s one to relish and revisit. The Telegraph A remarkable, post-Covid, post-Brexit state of the nation literary archaeology. Financial Times Stunning and utterly unique. The North Road sits in a genre of one Benjamin Myers, author of The Gallows Pole A dazzling, dogged, layered account of one roadâ ™s passage through place, time and an ordinary familyâ ™s history, The North Road truly is a trip Melissa Harrison, author of All Among The Barley Thought-provoking and beautiful Matt Gaw, author of Under The Stars A beautifully woven and mesmerising book Tom Bullough, author of Sarn Helen Sweeping, sensitive and enduring Tristan Gooley, author of How To Read A Tree

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Learn more about the Dark Arts on the go with Harry Potter: The Mini Book of The Dark Arts, a gorgeous art book inspired by the Harry Potter films that fits in the palm of your hand!From basic curses and jinxes to Dark creatures like the Basilisk, Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Dark Arts is your miniature visual guide to the darker side of Wizarding World magic, illustrated by concept art and unit photography from the set. This pocket-sized collectible volume is an ideal resource for both experienced fans and a new generation of folks looking to expand their knowledge of the on-screen history of the Dark Arts—and the magic it took to bring it to life. MYSTERIOUS MAGICS: Learn the lore behind the cursed objects and scary spells that appear on screen through frightening facts and stunning concept art. BEHIND THE SCENES: Peek behind the curtain to see the movie-making magic that brought the Dark Mark and Death Eaters to life on the big screen! MINI SIZE, BIG QUALITY: Don’t let it’s small size fool you—this gorgeous book is filled with dazzling artwork and fascinating facts straight from the set of the films of the Wizarding World. COMPLETE YOUR HARRY POTTER MINI BOOK COLLECTION: Complete your collection with Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Brooms, Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Wands, Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Characters, and Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Dark Arts!

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AD 265, Gaul - The Roman Empire is on the brink.Emperor Gallienus has amassed a huge army across the Alps to seize back the mountains from the usurper Postumus.War has come.Ballista and his cavalry are on the frontline, battling in the most brutal of conditions. But if he is to survive the campaign and finally retire to his beloved Sicily, it #39;s not just the battlefield he needs to navigate.As he and Praetorian Prefect Volusianus lay siege to Postumus #39; armies, it becomes clear the greatest threat to Ballista #39;s life might just come from within his ranks. After all, Volusianus has shown he will go to any distance for his own ends. Is Ballista just another pawn in his game?

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â ˜Absorbing and brilliant â ¦ Game of Thrones without the dragonsâ ™ THE TIMESThe third book in Sidebottomâ ™s epic series set in third century Rome; a dramatic era of murder, coup, counter-rebellions and civil war.Rome AD238. The Year of the Six Emperors.The empire is in turmoil. With the Gordiani, father and son, dead in Africa, the tyrant Maximinus Thrax vies to reclaim the throne.The Senate, who supported the revolt of the Gordiani, must act quickly to avoid the vengeance of Maximinus. They elect two Senators to share the imperial purple. But fighting erupts in the streets as ambitious men call for violent revolution.Can the new Augusti hold the city together as the empireâ ™s farthest territories fight off bloody attacks from the Goths and the Persians in the east?In the north of Italy, Maximinus descends on Aquileia. Against the odds, Menophilus, an old friend of the younger Gordian, prepares to defend the town. In one of the greatest sieges of the empire, its fate will be decided in a fight for victory, for revenge, for Rome.Filled with intrigue, betrayal and bloody battle, Fire Sword creates a magnificent world built on brutality and political games, where no one is safe from retribution â “ not even those who dare to rule.

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Loved by millions of readers worldwide, let the fifth story in the greatest children s book series of all time take you on an unforgettable journey. The hope and wonder of Harry Potter s world will make you want to escape to Hogwarts again and again. There s magic on every page!Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord s return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the Dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort s savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time …J.K. Rowling s enduringly popular Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry s fifth adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, invites you to explore even more of the wizarding world; from the sickly-sweet, kitten-clad walls of Professor Umbridge s office to the unplottable recesses of the Room of Requirement. This gorgeous paperback edition features a spectacular cover by award-winning artist Jonny Duddle, plus refreshed bonus material, including ten essential spells for any witch or wizard learning the art of self-defence. Get ready for the magical journey of a lifetime!PERIL – PUNISHMENT – PROPHECIESSeven magical stories, one epic adventure.

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As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid’s motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves, and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin – Harry must stand and face his enemy.J.K. Rowling’s enduringly popular Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry’s seventh adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, invites you to explore even more of the wizarding world; from the tombstones of Godric’s Hollow to the sweeping grandeur of Malfoy Manor. This gorgeous paperback edition features a spectacular cover by award-winning artist Jonny Duddle, plus refreshed bonus material, including Albus Dumbledore’s thoughts on a certain unbeatable wand made of elder. Get ready for the magical journey of a lifetime!VOWS - VENGEANCE - VOLDEMORTSeven magical stories, one epic adventure.

Objev podobné jako Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Joanne K. Rowlingová

As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid’s motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves, and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin – Harry must stand and face his enemy.J.K. Rowling’s internationally bestselling Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry’s seventh adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, invites you to explore even more of the wizarding world; from the tombstones of Godric’s Hollow to the sweeping grandeur of Malfoy Manor. This gorgeous hardback edition features a spectacular cover by award-winning artist Jonny Duddle, plus refreshed bonus material, including Albus Dumbledore’s thoughts on a certain unbeatable wand made of elder. Perfect for anyone who’s ready to lose themselves in the biggest children’s books of all time.VOWS - VENGEANCE - VOLDEMORTSeven magical stories, one epic adventure.

Objev podobné jako Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Joanne K. Rowlingová

Take your favorite wizarding world brooms on the go with Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Brooms, a gorgeous art book that fits in the palm of your hand!Each broom has a story of its own, and Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Brooms is your miniature visual guide to these iconic flying artifacts. Profiles feature in-depth information on the lore of each broom, stunning photography of the original props used in the films, insights from cast and crew, and other production secrets straight from the set. Fascinating entries on Quidditch—illustrated with prop photography and concept art—detail everything from the Golden Snitch to the Quidditch World Cup and expand on the role of brooms within the larger Wizarding World. This pocket-sized novelty volume is an ideal resource, both for experienced fans seeking to learn the history behind these beloved artifacts and for a new generation just beginning their first-year flying lessons. DOZENS OF ICONIC BROOMS: Compiled in this volume are profiles on famous racing brooms like the Nimbus 2000 and Firebolt, Wizarding World staples like the Bluebottle and Shooting Star, and brooms ridden by each of your favorite characters! BEHIND THE SCENES: Peek behind the curtain to see the movie-making magic that allowed these iconic flying artifacts to take to the skies! MINI SIZE, BIG QUALITY: A gorgeous book filled with Wizarding World knowledge, illuminating photography, and fun facts from the films that fits right in your palm? It must be magic. COMPLETE YOUR HARRY POTTER MINI BOOK COLLECTION: Complete your collection with Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Wands, Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Characters, Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Hogwarts, and Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Dark Arts!

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Take your favorite Wizarding World wands on the go with Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Wands, a gorgeous art book that fits in the palm of your hand!Each wand is as unique as the wizard or witch that wields it, and Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Wands is your miniature visual guide to these iconic spellcasting artifacts. Profiles feature in-depth information on the lore of each wand, stunning illustrations of the original props, insights from cast and crew, and other production secrets from the filmmakers’ archives. This pocket-sized collectible volume is an ideal resource for both veteran witches and wizards seeking to learn the history behind these beloved wands and for a new generation of Ollivander’s customers just learning how to cast Wingardium Leviosa. DOZENS OF WANDS: Showcases wands wielded by each of your favorite characters, including Bellatrix Lestrange’s talon-shaped wand to the simple and elegant wand wielded by Hermione Granger. BEHIND THE SCENES: Peek behind the curtain to see the movie-making magic that gave these powerful wands their charms! MINI SIZE, BIG QUALITY: A gorgeous book filled with Wizarding World knowledge that fits right in the palm of your hand? It must be magic. COMPLETE YOUR HARRY POTTER MINI BOOK COLLECTION: Complete your collection with Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Brooms, Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Characters, Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Hogwarts, and Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Dark Arts!

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The Great North Road is Britain s Route 66 - we ve just forgotten how to sing its praisesIn 1921, Britain s most illustrious highway, the Great North Road, ceased to exist - on paper at least. Stretching from London to Edinburgh, the old road was largely replaced by the A1 as the era of the motor car took hold.A hundred years later, journalist and cyclist Steve Silk embraces the anniversary as the perfect excuse to set off on an adventure across 11 days and 400 miles. Travelling by bike at a stately 14 miles per hour, he heads north, searching out milestones and memories, coaching inns and coffee shops.Seen from a saddle rather than a car seat, the towns and the countryside of England and Scotland reveal traces of Britain s remarkable past and glimpses of its future. Instead of the familiar service stations and tourist hotspots, Steve tracks down the forgotten treasures of this ancient highway between the two capitals.The Great North Road is a journey as satisfying for the armchair traveller as the long-distance cyclist. Enriched with history, humour and insight, it s a tribute to Britain and the endless appeal of the open road.

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Join Harry Potter on the magical journey of a lifetime in this large print edition of the seventh and final book in J.K. Rowlingâ ™s multi-award-winning series.As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagridâ ™s motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves, and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin â “ Harry must stand and face his enemy.J.K. Rowlingâ ™s internationally bestselling Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harryâ ™s seventh adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, invites you to explore even more of the wizarding world; from the tombstones of Godricâ ™s Hollow to the sweeping grandeur of Malfoy Manor. This gorgeous large print edition features a spectacular cover by award-winning artist Jonny Duddle, and is perfect for those who have difficulty reading standard size print. Get ready to lose yourself in the biggest childrenâ ™s books of all time.VOWS - VENGEANCE - VOLDEMORTSeven magical stories, one epic adventure.

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LP vinyl - Jako skladatel se Steve Harris z Iron Maiden může směle srovnávat s mistry jako Jimmy Page nebo Tony Iommi. Dokazuje to i na druhé desce skupiny British Lion, kterému vdechl život v roce 2012. Tehdy šlo ještě o jednorázový a de facto Harrisův sólový projekt. Jako skladatel se Steve Harris z Iron Maiden může směle srovnávat s mistry jako Jimmy Page nebo Tony Iommi. Dokazuje to i na druhé desce skupiny British Lion, kterému vdechl život v roce 2012. Tehdy šlo ještě o jednorázový a de facto Harrisův sólový projekt. Album The Burning je k dispozici na CD a 2LP. Boční projekt Stevea Harrise, baskytaristy a ústředního skladatele heavy metalové legendy Iron Maiden. V roce 2012 vydal Harris pod vlastním jménem hard rockové album nazvané British Lion, na kterém participovala parta o generaci mladších hudebníků. Co bylo původně zamýšleno jako jednorázový projekt, proměnilo se později v plnohodnoutnou kapelu. Obsah: LP1 City Of Fallen Angels The Burning Father...

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Hudební CD - Nehoří jen pavouk, ale celá síť. Veden silnou vůlí osvobodit se z pavoučí sitě očekávání a inspirován ohněm kreativity, Parov Stelar přichází s neočekávanou stránkou své hudby na novém albu „The Burning Spider”. Nehoří jen pavouk, ale celá síť. Veden silnou vůlí osvobodit se z pavoučí sitě očekávání a inspirován ohněm kreativity, Parov Stelar přichází s neočekávanou stránkou své hudby na novém albu „The Burning Spider” a otvírá novou kapitolu svého zvuku postaveného na samplech využívajících historické hudební nahrávky. Mnohé z unikátního zvuku Parova Stelara, který fanoušci z celého světa milovali, zůstává, pouze vlivy a odkazy byly znovu přehodnoceny. Na posledních albech využil hlavně swingové odkazy, což ze Stelara učinilo globální hvězdu žánru, nyní nabízí nový zvuk s prvky blues a jazzu, který propojuje různé dekády. Zároveň neustále přehodnocuje hudební historii a dlouholetí fanoušci znovu objeví stylové prvky, které byly v posledních...

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Kniha - autor Joanne K. Rowlingová, anglicky Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord's return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the Dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort's savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time. These new editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON …Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who...

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Kniha - autor Joanne K. Rowlingová, anglicky As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is now broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves, and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin – Harry must stand and face his enemy. These new editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON …New paperback editions of the classic, internationally bestselling and award-winning series, rebranded with new jackets for child appeal, including foiled titles...

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Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord s return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the Dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort s savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time …J.K. Rowling s internationally bestselling Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry s fifth adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, invites you to explore even more of the wizarding world; from the sickly-sweet, kitten-clad walls of Professor Umbridge s office to the unplottable recesses of the Room of Requirement. This gorgeous hardback edition features a spectacular cover by award-winning artist Jonny Duddle, plus refreshed bonus material, including ten essential spells for any witch or wizard learning the art of self-defence. Perfect for anyone who s ready to lose themselves in the biggest children s books of all time.PERIL - PUNISHMENT - PROPHECIESSeven magical stories, one epic adventure.

Objev podobné jako Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Joanne K. Rowlingová

The Eighth Story. Nineteen Years Later. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, a new play by Jack Thorne.Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, a new play by Jack Thorne, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. The play will receive its world premiere in London s West End on 30th July 2016.It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband, and father of three school-age children.While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places.I přes prohlášení, že sedmým dílem se příběhy Harryho Pottera uzavírají, byl vytvořen příběh osmý. Má podobu dvoudílné divadelní hry, kterou autorka vytvořila ve spolupráci s Jackem Thornem a Johnem Tiffanym. Její premiéra bude 30. července v londýnském West Endu. Příběh dostane také knižní podobu, která spatří světlo světa měsíc po premiéře divadelní hry.Odehrává se 19 let po skončení sedmidílné série. Harry je přepracovaným úředníkem ministerstva kouzel a otcem tříčlenné rodiny.Jeho minulost je mu stále v patách a také jeho nejmladší syn Albus bojuje s tíhou rodového prokletí. Minulost neblaze proniká do současnosti a Harry i jeho syn jsou konfrontováni se syrovou pravdou, že zlo může přijít z těch nejneočekávanějších míst.

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This gift edition hardback, presented in a beautiful foiled cloth slipcase decorated with brand new line art by Jonny Duddle, is a perfect addition to any Harry Potter fan s collection. The fifth book in the global phenomenon series that changed the world of books forever You are sharing the Dark Lord s thoughts and emotions. The Headmaster thinks it inadvisable for this to continue.He wishes me to teach you how to close your mind to the Dark Lord. Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord s return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the Dark forces.Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort s savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time ... This gift edition hardback, presented in a beautiful foiled slipcase decorated with brand new line art by Jonny Duddle, will delight readers as they follow Harry and his friends through the fifth thrilling instalment of their adventures at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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A top saleswoman at a Finnish sauna company must outwit the police and a murderer when her boss is found dead â ¦ in a sauna. A darkly funny, tense new thriller from â ˜The funniest writer in Europeâ ™ (The Times) â ˜The best comic crime novel youâ ™ll read this yearâ ™ Abir Mukherjee Suspense is uppermost in this adroit mix of psychological thriller, whodunnit and middle-aged rom-com. Comedy is still pervasive â ¦ the novelâ ™s glorious gallery of weirdos Sunday Times Book of the Month Finnish author Tuomainen has a talent for creating offbeat characters â ¦ [a] tense, pacy novel, laced with the authorâ ™s trademark laconic humour Guardian Book of the Month It may seem hard to find good comic crime-writers, but clearly we havenâ ™t been looking in Finland â ¦ simultaneously thrilling and evocative of the mundanity of life, and also very funny indeed Telegraph ______ Love, murder, middle age, and a sauna to die forâ ¦ A cold-blooded killer strikes at the hottest moment: the new head of a sauna-stove company is murdered â ¦ in the sauna. Who has turned up the temperature and burned him to death? The evidence points in the direction of Anni Korpinen â “ top salesperson and the victimâ ™s successor at Steam Devil. And as if hitting middle-age, being in a marriage that has lost its purpose, and struggling with work werenâ ™t enough, Anni realizes that she must be quicker than both the police and the murderer to uncover who is behind it all â “ before itâ ™s too lateâ ¦ From the international bestselling author of Little Siberia and The Rabbit Factor, comes a darkly funny, delightfully tense new thriller that showcases humanity at its most bare â “ in middle age, suspected of murder and, of course, in a saunaâ ¦ _____ â ˜Showcases Anttiâ ™s trademark deadpan humour and crime plots focused on intriguingly quirky individuals. An utter delightâ ™ Vaseem Khan â ˜Just what you want from Antti Tuomainen, the brilliant moulding of apparent mundanity into a which-way-now thrill ride, with humour drier than a desert snakeâ ™s bellyâ ™ Ian Moore â ˜The funniest writer in Europeâ ™ The Times â ˜Hilarious, beautifully penned and startlingly inventive. No other writer can come up with more ways to kill you in a sauna, and The Burning Stones cements Tuomainenâ ™s position as the king of the humorous crime caperâ ™ Abir Mukherjee â ˜Laconic, thrilling and warmly human â “ hugely enjoyableâ ™ Christopher Brookmyre â ˜Antti turns the heat up with this wryly comic thriller. You ll sweat along with the characters!â ™ Douglas Skelton â ˜You donâ ™t expect to laugh when youâ ™re reading about terrible crimes, but thatâ ™s what youâ ™ll do when you pick up one of Tuomainenâ ™s decidedly quirky thrillersâ ™ New York Times â ˜Finland s greatest exportâ ™ M.J. Arlidgeâ ˜A refreshing change from the decidedly gloomier crime fiction for which Scandinavia is knownâ ™ Publishers Weekly â ˜Right up there with the bestâ ™ Times Literary SupplementPraise for Antti Tuomainen â ˜Delightfully funnyâ ™ Guardian Deftly plotted, poignant and perceptive in its wry reflections on mortality and very funny Irish Times â ˜Fresh and wittyâ ™ Chris Ewan â ˜A thrilling and hilarious readâ ™ Liz Nugent â ˜Charming, funny and cleverâ ™ Literary Review â ˜A delight from start to finishâ ™ Big Issue Original and brilliant story-telling Helen FitzGerald â ˜Finnish criminal chucklemeister Tuomainen is channelling Carl Hiassenâ ™ Sunday Times â ˜A thriller with black comedy worth of Nabokovâ ™ Telegraph

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A top saleswoman at a Finnish sauna company must outwit the police and a murderer when her boss is found dead ⠦ in a sauna. A darkly funny, tense new thriller from ⠘The funniest writer in Europe⠙ (The Times) ⠘The best comic crime novel you⠙ll read this year⠙ Abir Mukherjee Suspense is uppermost in this adroit mix of psychological thriller, whodunnit and middle-aged rom-com. Comedy is still pervasive ⠦ the novel⠙s glorious gallery of weirdos Sunday Times Book of the Month Finnish author Tuomainen has a talent for creating offbeat characters ⠦ [a] tense, pacy novel, laced with the author⠙s trademark laconic humour Guardian Book of the Month It may seem hard to find good comic crime-writers, but clearly we haven⠙t been looking in Finland ⠦ simultaneously thrilling and evocative of the mundanity of life, and also very funny indeed Telegraph ______ Love, murder, middle age, and a sauna to die for⠦ A cold-blooded killer strikes at the hottest moment: the new head of a sauna-stove company is murdered ⠦ in the sauna. Who has turned up the temperature and burned him to death? The evidence points in the direction of Anni Korpinen ⠓ top salesperson and the victim⠙s successor at Steam Devil. And as if hitting middle-age, being in a marriage that has lost its purpose, and struggling with work weren⠙t enough, Anni realizes that she must be quicker than both the police and the murderer to uncover who is behind it all ⠓ before it⠙s too late⠦ From the international bestselling author of Little Siberia and The Rabbit Factor, comes a darkly funny, delightfully tense new thriller that showcases humanity at its most bare ⠓ in middle age, suspected of murder and, of course, in a sauna⠦ _____ ⠘⠘Showcases Antti⠙s trademark deadpan humour and crime plots focused on intriguingly quirky individuals. An utter delight⠙ Vaseem Khan ⠘Just what you want from Antti Tuomainen, the brilliant moulding of apparent mundanity into a which-way-now thrill ride, with humour drier than a desert snake⠙s belly⠙ Ian Moore ⠘The funniest writer in Europe⠙ The Times ⠘Hilarious, beautifully penned and startlingly inventive. No other writer can come up with more ways to kill you in a sauna, and The Burning Stones cements Tuomainen⠙s position as the king of the humorous crime caper⠙ Abir Mukherjee ⠘Laconic, thrilling and warmly human ⠓ hugely enjoyable⠙ Christopher Brookmyre ⠘Antti turns the heat up with this wryly comic thriller. You ll sweat along with the characters!⠙ Douglas Skelton ⠘You don⠙t expect to laugh when you⠙re reading about terrible crimes, but that⠙s what you⠙ll do when you pick up one of Tuomainen⠙s decidedly quirky thrillers⠙ New York Times ⠘Finland s greatest export⠙ M.J. Arlidge⠘A refreshing change from the decidedly gloomier crime fiction for which Scandinavia is known⠙ Publishers Weekly ⠘Right up there with the best⠙ Times Literary SupplementPraise for Antti Tuomainen ⠘Delightfully funny⠙ Guardian Deftly plotted, poignant and perceptive in its wry reflections on mortality and very funny Irish Times ⠘Fresh and witty⠙ Chris Ewan ⠘A thrilling and hilarious read⠙ Liz Nugent ⠘Charming, funny and clever⠙ Literary Review ⠘A delight from start to finish⠙ Big Issue Original and brilliant story-telling Helen FitzGerald ⠘Finnish criminal chucklemeister Tuomainen is channelling Carl Hiassen⠙ Sunday Times ⠘A thriller with black comedy worth of Nabokov⠙ Telegraph

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Keep the fascinating magical creatures of the wizarding world close at hand with this miniature art book featuring concept art from the Harry Potter films.The magical world of the Harry Potter film series is filled with captivating and curious creatures, from the fearsome dragons of the Triwizard Tournament to the crafty goblins of Gringotts Bank to the owls who carry the wizarding post. To bring these creatures to life onscreen, an extraordinary team of artists created a huge collection of sketches, drawings, paintings, and digital renders, drawing some creatures from established mythology and others from the depths of their imagination. One of a new line of palm-sized art books, The Art of Harry Potter: Mini Book of Creatures presents an incredible treasure trove of Harry Potter creature art in a unique miniature format. Filled with behind-the-scenes facts and insights, it’s the perfect way to keep the magic and mystery of the Harry Potter films close to your heart.

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Buckle up for the next installment in our Epic series and the follow-up to Epic Drives of the World. Showcasing 50 of the Americasâ ™ greatest road trips across North and South America as well as the Caribbean, youâ ™ll discover classic drives including the Pacific Coast Highway, Gaspesie Loop in Canada and the Hana Highway in Hawaii, plus lesser-known routes. We cover a huge variety of themes and experiences across drives that range from a few hours to a week or more.Each of the featured drives include:First-person accounts from writers who have completed the driveChallenge level grading: easy / harder / epicInspirational photography, maps and practical information to follow the writerâ ™s journeyDriving factbox: when is the best time to drive, vehicle hire information, how to get there, what to takeExpert travel advice: where to stay, recommended detours, the best places to eatSuggestions for similar drives With a vibrant cover illustrated by Ross Murray, this beautiful hardback continues this collectible series. Whether youâ ™re a regular road tripper or just want to explore your destination in a new way, Epic Road Trips of the Americas will inspire a lifetime of adventures out on the open road.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other. â “ New York Times Lonely Planet. It s on everyone s bookshelves; it s in every traveller s hands. It s on mobile phones. It s on the Internet. It s everywhere, and it s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world. â “ Fairfax Media (Australia)

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A woman on the run. A crew of Viking mercenaries. A forbidden romance. And the secret that threatens them all. Silla Nordvig is running for her life. The Queen of Íseldur has sent warriors to bring Silla to Sunnavík, where death awaits her. When her father is killed, his last words set Silla on a perilous quest: travel the treacherous Road of Bones—a thousand-mile stretch haunted by warbands, creatures of darkness, and a mysterious murderer—and go to Kopa, where a shield house awaits her. After barely surviving the first stretch of road, a desperate Silla sneaks into a supply wagon belonging to the notorious Bloodaxe Crew. To make it to Kopa, she must win over Axe Eyes, the brooding leader of the Crew, while avoiding the Wolf, his distractingly handsome right-hand man. But the queen s ruthless assassin has other plans and hunts Silla obsessively. Will Silla make it safely to Kopa? Or will she fall prey to the perils of the Road of Bones? Featuring an immersive world blending fairy tales with Vikings, The Road of Bones leads you on an adrenaline-fueled chase with fun banter and a slow-building enemies-to-lovers romance. It is book one in the Ashen Series.

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Join Harry Potter on the magical journey of a lifetime in this large print edition of the fifth book in J.K. Rowlingâ ™s multi-award-winning series.Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementorsâ ™ attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lordâ ™s return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the Dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemortâ ™s savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time â ¦J.K. Rowlingâ ™s internationally bestselling Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harryâ ™s fifth adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, invites you to explore even more of the wizarding world; from the sickly-sweet, kitten-clad walls of Professor Umbridgeâ ™s office to the unplottable recesses of the Room of Requirement. This gorgeous large print edition features a spectacular cover by award-winning artist Jonny Duddle, and is perfect for those who have difficulty reading standard size print. Get ready to lose yourself in the biggest childrenâ ™s books of all time.PERIL - PUNISHMENT - PROPHECIESSeven magical stories, one epic adventure.

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Harry Lenga was born to a family of Chassidic Jews in Kozhnitz, Poland. The proud sons of a watchmaker, Harry and his two brothers, Mailekh and Moishe, studied their father s trade at a young age. Upon the German invasion of Poland, when the Lenga family was upended, Harry and his brothers never anticipated that the tools acquired from their father would be the key to their survival. Under the most devastating conditions imaginable - with death always imminent - fixing watches for the Germans in the ghettos and brutal slave labor camps of occupied Poland and Austria bought their lives over and over again. From Wolanow and Starachowice to Auschwitz and Ebensee, Harry, Mailekh, and Moishe endured, bartered, worked, prayed, and lived to see liberation. Derived from more than a decade of interviews with Harry Lenga, conducted by his own son Scott and others, The Watchmakers is Harry s heartening and unflinchingly honest first-person account of his childhood, the lessons learned from his own father, his harrowing tribulations, and his inspiring life before, during, and after the war. It is a singular and vital story, told from one generation to the next - and a profoundly moving tribute to brotherhood, fatherhood, family, and faith.

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The Burning Bridge is the second thrilling book in John Flanagan s Ranger s Apprentice series - over eight million sold worldwide. For years the Kingdom of Araluen has prospered, while the evil lord Morgarath has lived beyond the impassable mountains. But he has not been idle. Now apprentice Will must embark on his most dangerous mission yet. The King s army has been deceived, and are headed for a brutal ambush. And he is the only one who can save them . . . Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien s Lord of the Rings, T.H. White s The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini s Eragon series and Rick Riordan s Percy Jackson series.

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The sixth book in the New York Times bestselling series with over ten million copies in print!â ˜Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallierâ ™s The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.â ™ Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy KidNow an award-winning Netflix show!The highly-anticipated 6th book of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series, with over 3 million copies in print!Jack Sullivan, Quint Baker, June Del Toro, and Dirk Savage are about to have their biggest adventure yet. Thatâ ™s rightâ “itâ ™s ROAD TRIP TIME!Now wielding the Midnight Blade, Jack Sullivan and the gang are furiously searching for the villainous Thrull and his skeleton army. The clock is ticking: the enemy has begun constructing the Towerâ “a portal with the power to bring Rezzoch the Ancient, Destructor of Worlds, to our dimension. Equipped with a crucial clue discovered by June on her Wild Flight, the group does the once-unthinkable: they leave Wakefield behind and embark on an â ¦ EPIC ROAD TRIP! That means music blasting, kitschy roadside attractions, snacks snacks snacks, dangerous detours, and a slew of zombies and monsters at every turn. But this is no ordinary post-apocalyptic joyride. Because soon, they are pursued by a new threat: the return of a monster they thought long dead, who has taken on a terrifying new form. Jack, June, Quint, and Dirk will be lucky to make it far enough to find the answers they seek. But when the future of the world depends on it, these heroes donâ ™t pump the brakesâ “they go full throttle.The Last Kids on Earth series:The Last Kids on EarthThe Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie ParadeThe Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare KingThe Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic BeyondThe Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight BladeThe Last Kids on Earth and the Skeleton Road

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The beloved character Harry the Dirty Dog returns for a brand-new picture book adventure!Harry, the mischievous white dog with black spots, loves being the centre of attention. But when the neighbour s guinea pig comes to stay, Harry feels quite left out! No matter what he tries, nobody seems to notice Harry anymore.But when Harry accidentally lets the guinea pig escape at school, it s a disaster! Can he use his best detective skills to save the day?Created by author Nancy Lambert and illustrator Saba Joshaghani in the classic style of Gene Zion and Margaret Bloy Graham, this is an irresistible story filled with humour - perfect for little animal lovers and big siblings alike!

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With the awakening of fire-breathing dragons, Among the Burning Flowers sees the first sparks of danger that threaten to consume the world in The Priory of the Orange Tree. Take your first steps into the epic. Yscalin, land of sunshine and lavender, will soon be ablaze.It has been centuries since the Draconic Army took wing, almost extinguishing humankind. Marosa Vetalda is a prisoner in her own home, controlled by her cold father, King Sigoso. Over the mountains, her betrothed, Aubrecht Lievelyn, rules Mentendon in all but name.Together, they intend to usher in a better world. A better world seems impossibly distant to Estina Melaugo, who hunts the Draconic beasts that have slept across the world for centuries. And now the great wyrm Fýredel is stirring, and Yscalin will be the first to fall . . .

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Breathtakingly original, and a captivating sense of place VAL McDERMID A brilliantly inventive and twisty tale CLAIRE McGOWAN, bestselling author of The Push A distinctive, intriguing, immersive debut MARI HANNAH, multi-award winning author of Without a Trace A local woman is found in a children s playground, tied up and burned to death. Her clothes are neatly folded and laid at the base of a nearby tree. Her body, charred and still smoking, is on display for all to see.One town over, another victim is discovered in the scorched remains of a brutal fire, her clothes having been laid out just beyond the reach of the vicious flames.Isabel Reis is called back to her post in the PolÍcia Judiciária hunt the serial killer and extinguish the red-hot city of Lisbon, or will she too get caught up in the smoke of the fire burning so close to home . . .The blood-tingling final instalment in the critically acclaimed Inspector Reis series propels us back to Portugal, right into the path of a serial killer.

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Nothing less than explosive, with battle and banter that are equally combustible JODI PICOULT Amanda Bouchet s talent is striking NALINI SINGHSHE LL BURN BRIGHT ENOUGH TO RIVAL GODS . . .Separated from everyone they know and love, sworn warriors (and warring allies) Bellanca and Carver are on a gods-given mission: travel to the famed realm of Atlantis, fight through every danger that awaits them, and find the Shard of Olympus in order to end Atlantis s generations-long magical punishment - all in Zeus s name.Zeus needs an army if he has any hope of stopping Olympus s bloody coup, and headstrong fire Magoi Bellanca knows it s her duty to deliver one no matter the cost . . . to herself, to her own growing magic, or to the man she s come to desire with all the flames in her heart.He left everything behind in order to guard her back as she faces down her destiny, and Carver swears that together, they can overcome any obstacle. But finding the shard is no easy task, and it s not long before Bellanca and Carver are dragged into the center of a deadly game of gods . . . one not even their combined hearts may be strong enough to survive.Praise for the Kingmaker series Absolutely fabulous. I didn t want to put it down. Amanda Bouchet is now on my auto-buy list! I highly recommend her books to my readers and to anyone looking for a great blend of fantasy and romance C.L. WILSON This book is utterly breathtaking! DARYNDA JONES A fabulous sexy romance, great bantering and wonderful secondary characters 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Reader Review A breathtaking ride! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Reader Review This epic story is fantasy romance at its finest 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Reader ReviewDiscover The Kingmaker ChroniclesA Promise of Fire (Book 1)Breath of Fire (Book 2)Heart on Fire (Book 3)A Curse of Queens (Book 4)Beneath the Burning Sea (Book 5)

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